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Estimating and Continuous Improvement Specialist

Estimating and Continuous Improvement Specialist

MJ RecruitersNapoleon, OH, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Estimating and Continuous Improvement Specialist

Napoleon, Ohio

Why YOU want this job :

  • ?? Work 40 hours a week, no weekends or after-hours calls on this job!
  • ?? Be trained by a manager with excellent tenure, who has been with the company for over 20 years
  • ?? Affordable medical, dental, and vision available day one of employment, bonus potential, and 401K match
  • ?? Great work / life balance and flexibility, start between 7am and 8am, choose your lunch schedule, and finish between 3pm and 4 : 30pm
  • ?? Get paid weekly

A fast-paced, stable manufacturer is seeking a self-directed Estimating and Continuous Improvement Specialist to report to the Engineering Manager and handle quoting new business and promoting continuous improvement activity in a manufacturing environment. Daily will be responsible for the following tasks :

  • Create estimates on customer requests, multiple at a time
  • Gather outside quotes from suppliers when needed
  • Attend sales meetings and review costs
  • Work with the Engineering Manager and Sales on complex quotes
  • Learn the current process and pricing strategy
  • Eventually, determine the manufacturability of products
  • Evaluate current manufacturing process and initiate process improvements to reduce scrap, increase efficiencies, etc.
  • Complete cycle counts and time studies to support improvement projects
  • Manage multiple projects at a time
  • Other duties as directed by management

    • Candidates must be able to communicate directly and effectively at all levels, be self-motivated and thorough, have excellent problem-solving skills, handle multiple tasks, and take initiative on projects. This position requires candidates to be on the floor up to 50% of the time. Medical benefits are available day one of employment. Other benefits include bonus potential, HSA contributions, paid holidays, PTO, and a 401K match.

    REQUIREMENTS for the Estimating and Continuous Improvement Specialist :

  • Minimum of a high school diploma; post-secondary education is preferred
  • General manufacturing background
  • Previous experience in costing and estimating new jobs / business
  • The ability to read blueprints
  • The willingness to work on continuous improvement projects
  • Microsoft Office, including good Excel skills

    • Skills preferred but NOT required :

  • Stamping and / or fabrication experience
  • ERP experience
  • Automotive supplier experience
  • Working knowledge of VA / VE

    • Why work for this organization :

  • ?? Company has a diverse business mix
  • ?? Choose the hours that you work
  • ?? Medical, dental and vision insurance available day one of employment
  • ?? Business casual work environment, with jeans on Fridays
  • ?? Excellent tenure amongst salaried staff
  • ?? EXCELLENT benefits, including 401K and bonus potential
  • ?? Diverse position, learn new skills
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